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Calgary Herald
4 days ago
- Business
- Calgary Herald
Parker: Calgary-based Briden Solutions becomes Canadian leader in emergency prepackaged food
Article content Former Calgary commercial realtor Peter Thorpe, who decided to semi-retire on Vancouver Island a few years ago, still maintains many relationships here and I'm fortunate to be one of them — and he has introduced me to a Calgary company that is helping him on his annual long walk for charity. Article content I was somewhat responsible for the relationship he has with Opportunity International Canada, a charity that equips people with microloans in developing countries. Thorpe uses his love of walking to raise funds by Walking People Out of Poverty. Article content Article content This year, accompanied by Opportunity International CEO Dan Murray, he will complete another 300 kilometres of his long walk from Mexico to Canada. Article content The Calgary company, Briden Solutions, is providing a grateful Thorpe with 15 prepackaged meals that will satisfy his appetite along the way. Article content Dwight and Kristen Bullock were both farm kids, growing up used to being isolated, carrying water and accustomed to the benefits of a root cellar. Moving into city life and seeing people relying on a trip to the grocery store on the way home from work was a shock to their self-reliant mentality. Article content Not wanting to fall into the same routine, they researched the quality, goodness, calories and shelf life of what was offered, and began a way of life that others soon wanted to learn about. Article content Article content People began keeping emergency food in cupboards and cars, and the Bullocks became pioneers of the survival and emergency industry, founding Briden Solutions in 2009. Working out of their basement, they were primarily involved in emergency preparedness and assisting those involved in helping others after natural disasters. Briden has since helped people through the Fort McMurray fire of 2016, sent staff as well as survival items to High River after the devastating flood of 2013, and been of invaluable help to first responders and families in natural and man-made situations across Western Canada.
West Australian
25-04-2025
- Climate
- West Australian
Anzac Day 2025: Burial at sea marks sombre reminder of Diggers' sacrifice
The ashes of veterans who've recently died have been given a ceremonial burial at sea during one of Australia's most poignant Anzac Day dawn services. Illuminated in poppy red and with flags at half mast, Elephant Rock on Queensland's Gold Coast was the location for a solemn acknowledgement of the men and women who have served, and continue to serve, in conflict. Several thousand people attended the service near the NSW border on Friday to mark the 110th anniversary of Australian and New Zealand forces making their landing at Gallipoli in Turkey. The service was opened by Peter Thorpe from the Currumbin Palm Beach RSL sub-branch. But the 2025 instalment was not without its own challenges. Damage caused by ex-tropical cyclone Alfred, which smashed parts of southeast Queensland in March, left those paying their respects standing on the edge of dunes. Choppy waters fuelled by rain overnight lapped the car park near to where Friday's service was taking place. Inflatable rescue boats were on hand during the burial at sea, a tribute during which the ashes of recently passed service men and women are laid to rest. A roll call of veterans who have died echoed around the beach as the boats moved into strong waves off the shore. Oars were raised as one into the air to pay respects to the fallen. Children from the local surf lifesaving club stood with a choir as the Australian and New Zealand national anthems culminated the service. Further services across the length and breadth of Queensland will continue on Friday. The roar of an EA-18G Growler could be heard through torrential rain in Brisbane city early in the morning, one of many flyovers scheduled across the state. A parade through Brisbane's city streets will begin with an address from the state's governor, Jeannette Young.
Perth Now
24-04-2025
- Climate
- Perth Now
Burial at sea marks sombre reminder of Anzac sacrifice
The ashes of veterans who've recently died have been given a ceremonial burial at sea during one of Australia's most poignant Anzac Day dawn services. Illuminated in poppy red and with flags at half mast, Elephant Rock on Queensland's Gold Coast was the location for a solemn acknowledgement of the men and women who have served, and continue to serve, in conflict. Several thousand people attended the service near the NSW border on Friday to mark the 110th anniversary of Australian and New Zealand forces making their landing at Gallipoli in Turkey. The service was opened by Peter Thorpe from the Currumbin Palm Beach RSL sub-branch. But the 2025 instalment was not without its own challenges. Damage caused by ex-tropical cyclone Alfred, which smashed parts of southeast Queensland in March, left those paying their respects standing on the edge of dunes. Choppy waters fuelled by rain overnight lapped the car park near to where Friday's service was taking place. Inflatable rescue boats were on hand during the burial at sea, a tribute during which the ashes of recently passed service men and women are laid to rest. A roll call of veterans who have died echoed around the beach as the boats moved into strong waves off the shore. Oars were raised as one into the air to pay respects to the fallen. Children from the local surf lifesaving club stood with a choir as the Australian and New Zealand national anthems culminated the service. Further services across the length and breadth of Queensland will continue on Friday. The roar of an EA-18G Growler could be heard through torrential rain in Brisbane city early in the morning, one of many flyovers scheduled across the state. A parade through Brisbane's city streets will begin with an address from the state's governor, Jeannette Young.
